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Alexander, a successful London banker. She was eight years old when Whistler painted this portrait. Alexander may have been introduced to Whistler through their mutual interest in Oriental art - Alexander had a collection of Japanese lacquerwork and blue and white china - and Whistler adds a touch of Japonisme to the portrait through the gold-edged black dado and wall divider, and the delicate daisies and butterflies.

He gave strict instructions as to how Cicely should be clothed, designing the dress in detail and even giving directions as to where suitable fine Indian muslin material could be found.

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Even the black-and-white carpet on which she stands was made to order, by the sisters of the artist Walter Greaves The finished work not only pays tribute to Manet but, through its loose brushwork and tonal handling of paint, also draws on the work of Velasquez, who had portrayed members of the Spanish court in similar poses and colouring.

The picture is, as the title proposes, a harmony in grey and green: Cicely poses against a grey wall in a grey-toned dress on grey matting. The pale green of the long feather in her grey hat is picked up in the bows of her black pumps and the sash of her dress. Having controlled so precisely the colouring of his subject, Whistler was determined to match it with his paints, and demanded over seventy sittings from the little girl, each lasting several hours. She later recalled the torture to which she was subjected:.

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Does this text contain inaccurate information or language that you feel we should improve or change? We would like to hear from you. Cicely Alexander, daughter of a London banker, was eight years old when Whistler painted this portrait.

The portrait demanded over 70 sittings each lasting several hours. Main menu additional Become a Member Shop. Medium Oil paint on canvas.

Acquisition Bequeathed by W. Summary Cicely Alexander was the daughter of W. She later recalled the torture to which she was subjected: But it's only a part, no muse ever had the rights of a wife A beautiful and compelling blend of naivety and strength, Maud is an irresistible character spinning through a world of beauty and sacrifice, art and ambition. Hardcover , pages. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up.

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Whistler , please sign up. Lists with This Book. Jul 24, Mairead Hearne swirlandthread. And expected to play her part. I must mention immediately how absolutely stunning the cover of Mrs Whistler is. I nearly hugged it when I opened the packaging. A thing of beauty!! Based on the fact that the author, Matthew Plampin, lectures on nineteenth-century art and architecture, it should be no surprise that the main protagonist of the novel is based on the life of an artist, that of James Abbott McNeill Whistler and his muse Maud Franklin.

Also known as Jimmy Whistler, he was an American born artist who travelled to Paris to study art and to follow his dreams. Maud was English born and her relationship with Whistler was fraught with tension and intense drama. His treatment toward Maud was quite harsh, yet she remained with him through some very tough years. Children were never on the cards for the pair and when Maud discovered she was pregnant, she was terrified he would leave her.

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Maud knew that her life with Jimmy Whistler was not one that welcomed the intrusion and disturbance that children would bring so she sacrificed any chance of motherhood and remained loyal by his side. Maud Franklin quite simply loved Jimmy Whistler but his treatment toward her was most certainly not deserving of her love.

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In researching for his novel, Matthew Plampin, had difficulties in piecing together the life of Maud Franklin. The book delves into some of the details of the case, as Whistler gathers his troops and challenges the competency of a man famous for his artistic intellect and experience. Mrs Whistler is a novel combining fact and fiction, giving the reader a little insight into a time of tumultuous change. Their relationship was too fraught with emotion and intensity to last.

With the excessive lifestyle and the squandering of any money that came their way, it was a relationship doomed to fail. Matthew Plampin offered me a peek into a world that I have no knowledge of. I have no doubt that there are many who might disagree with what has been written or who might dispute certain facts but for a complete art novice like me it was quite a fascinating read. At times I did struggle with the content but that really is down to my own ignorance of the subject.

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Definitely not an easy read and certainly not a book that I would consider mainstream but a book that I am very glad to have read. If I ever find myself in a situation where I am in the company of an artist I can speak a little of James Abbott McNeill Whistler and that can only be a good thing!! Apr 28, Maya Panika rated it really liked it.

The hit is far from immediate, it takes a little getting into. Real characters, real events, but an almost entirely imaginary story. The woman puts up with it, staying for reasons of security, or love. Maud is such a sad, lonely figure, with one foot in the insecurity and misery of her poverty-stricken upbringing, the other resting uneasily in the apparent security and luxury of life with Whistler and his friends, and the pretentious and venal art world - and a house based on sand, on credit and illusory dreams of sudden success, sudden release from the shadows of debt and disgrace.

Why did she stay with him? After two pregnancies, her looks are already fading; she knows she will be replaced. This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here.

I really wanted to like this book. The topic interests me, since I like Whistler's work and his beautiful Peacock Room. The cover of this book, with its gold leaf and florid lettering, is one of the prettiest that I have ever seen.

It really is gorgeous, even in paperback format! However, the story fell flat for me after about a hundred pages; I felt the novel was really repetitive and lacking in forward motion: Maud was incessantly angry, sick, and depressed, Whistler continually was condescend I really wanted to like this book. Maud was incessantly angry, sick, and depressed, Whistler continually was condescending and evasive, bailiffs were hounding the couple, and Frederick Leyland was a constant oppressor.

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Simply put, the story is too long and the characters lack sufficient depth due to this repetition. There were only a handful of interesting and engaging parts of the book, including Whistler's witty retorts on the stand during the trial against Ruskin. I found the Author's Note at the end to be more interesting than the novel.

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May 28, John Kaye rated it liked it. Another Matthew Plampin, the latest, and the review of which intrigued me enough to read the previous novel. This one is TOO long: The story didn't need it, and more attention to some of the characters wouldn't have come amiss. Unlike in the previous volume, I didn't feel that any other than Maud and Jimmie came out fully formed, and even then Maud was rath Another Matthew Plampin, the latest, and the review of which intrigued me enough to read the previous novel.

Unlike in the previous volume, I didn't feel that any other than Maud and Jimmie came out fully formed, and even then Maud was rather shadowy. Don't need to read any more of these. Aug 24, Bathsheba Turner rated it it was amazing. Cleverly mixing fiction with facts. Humanized Whistler for me and had me spending hours go ogling him and his art work.

I'm still not a fan of his "art" as many of the people in Plampin's book but I do appreciate a little more his story and how he suffered for it

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